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Celebrating 40 years of conservation: USDA’s CRP adds 1.78 million acres in 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that 1.78 million acres have been accepted into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) for 2025. The…
Conservation Resource Fair coming to Washington Farmers Market
WASHINGTON – The Washington Farmers Market will host a special Conservation Resource Fair next Saturday, September 27, at The Commons Event Pavilion from 8 a.m….
Mitchell Community mourns beloved resident
MITCHELL – The Mitchell community is mourning the loss of a well-known and beloved resident, Albert Mesarosh, 87, after his body was recovered from a…
Flying the AI Plane: OpenAI’s new guardrails for teens
INDIANA – In the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence, a familiar metaphor has emerged: developers are building the plane while flying it. This week, one…
Martin County added to list of Burn Bans amid dry conduction
MARTIN CO. – The Martin County Commissioners have declared a local state of emergency and issued a countywide burn ban, effective immediately. Neighboring counties also…
State officials urge Hoosiers to use EBT card lock feature to prevent theft
INDIANA — In an effort to combat SNAP benefit theft, state officials are urging Indiana EBT cardholders to use the card’s lock feature. Currently, only…
Pantry 279 to hold “Duke Energy Cares” community resource event in Monroe County on Sept. 24
MONROE CO. – Pantry 279 in Monroe County will hold a “Duke Energy Cares” community resource event on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 1 p.m. to…
Fall Driving Alert: An increase in deer on Indiana roads
INDIANA – As autumn arrives, drivers in Indiana should be prepared for an increased risk of deer-vehicle collisions. October and November mark the peak breeding…
Lawrence County 4-H Council to host Inaugural “Rodeo Nights” Gala; ticket deadline Sept. 24
BEDFORD —The Lawrence County 4-H Council is starting a new tradition this fall with its first “Emeralds & Clovers Gala,” a fundraising event set for…
Bloomington’s Farmers’ Market embraces the flavors of fall with live music
BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Farmers’ Market is celebrating the arrival of autumn, with tables now filled with the seasonal bounty of the fall season. Shoppers…












